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SMALLFIELD and BURSTOW

PARISH NEWS40p FEbRUARy 2019

Your Village Magazine

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St Bartholomew, Burstow is part of the United Windmill Benefice with St Mary the Virgin, Horne and St John the Baptist, Outwood

Parish Church of St Bartholomew, BurstowChurch Road, Burstow RH6 9RG

with Smallfield Church HallRedehall Road (opposite the parade of shops)

Website: www.windmillchurches.co.ukRector: Revd Nicholas Calver 01342 842224 (Email: [email protected]) 5TheAcorns,SmallfieldRH69QJChurchwardens Kay Hammond 07808 322440 David Brill 01342 305015Organist and Choirmaster Roger Hind 01293 771817PCC Secretary Angela Sullivan 01342 843515Treasurer Kay Hammond 07808 322440Parish Safeguarding Officers Val Butt 01342 842580 Mary Chapman 01293 784323Smallfield Church Hall and Flamsteed Hall, BurstowBookings/enquiries Caroline Clancey 07795 346675

Monthly pattern of services(for this month’s full details, see list on back page and on website)

1st Thursday 10.00am Holy Communion SmallfieldChurchHall

1st Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Burstow Church

2nd Sunday 9.30am Morning Worship Burstow Church

6.00pm Holy Communion SmallfieldChurchHall

3rd Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Burstow Church

4th Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Burstow Church

4.00pm Messy Church SmallfieldChurchHall

5th Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion Burstow Church

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Revd Nicholas Calver 01342 842224The Rectory5 The AcornsSmallfieldRH69QJ

RectoR’s RamblingsChristmasseemsalongtimeagonow.It’samazinghowtimeflies!Inthe shops it seems like Christmas ends on Boxing Day, but in the church’s calendar it’s just beginning then. It doesn’t properly end until 40 days after Christmas on 2 February at Candlemas, which marks the time when, accordingtotheGospelofLuke,MaryandJosephwentuptothetemple atJerusalemandSimeonproclaimedtheinfantJesusas‘alighttolightenthe Gentiles’.

I say properly end because the actual season of Christmas has 12 days (as I’m sure you know from the carol), followed by the season of Epiphany which beginson6January.Thismarksthevisitofthewisemenwiththeirgiftsforthe newborn babe. As foreigners from afar, they represent the Gentiles (the non-Jewishracesoftheworld)andsothe40daysofChristmasand

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Continued from page 1EpiphanyareallaboutcelebratingJesusaslightofthewholeworld

I was talking about this in an assembly I did last month in Burstow school. . I started by asking the children what they got for Christmas and then asked themiftheyknewwhatpresentsJesushadreceivedwhenhewasborn.Iwas surprised how many of them put their hands up and I went on to talk about gold, frankincense and myrrh. Each of these gifts, I explained, were very expensive and valuable things: gold, a precious metal that always stayed shiny, and frankincense and myrrh, precious tree resins that not only smell nice when burnt or turned into oils but also have medicinal and healing properties.

I then talked about the wise men who brought the gifts and how they had been ledbythestartoJesus.Thoughthecarolcallsthemkings,theBiblereferstothem as magi, from which we get our word magician. However, magi didn’t pull rabbits out of hats or saw their assistants in half. They were learned men who watched the stars and understood events in the light of their observations – a mixture both of what we would now call astrology and astronomy.

I said how the wise men would have travelled by camel across deserts which led to me talking about my time travelling with camels in the Sinai desert,

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something which I’ve spoken to them about before, and something I’ve previously written about in my letter here. I talked about how I too, like the wise men, had been a desert star-gazer, particularly aware each night as I went to sleep on the sand of the stars of the Plough above me, stars which are part of the constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear.

I then showed them a picture of a bear walking in the stars that I’d taken in with me, one which usually hangs above my desk and is above me now as I write. I told them that it had been given to me by my daughter Sarah because she knew of my love of the stars and of my time in the desert and how the fact that she had given me the picture made it special for me. I finishedbyputtinguponthescreensomewordsI’dwrittenandaskedthechildren to think about them: The best gifts are the people who give them to us. Think again about what you got for Christmas, I said to them, and then think who gave it to you, and remember: the best gifts are the people who love and care for us.

And that’s what I’d like to say to you, too.

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Dennis stenning 1929-2019Oneofthefewremainingvillage‘twentyniners’whodiedjustshortofhis90thbirthday, Dennis was devoted to the village and its people. His life revolved aroundplumbingandhouserepairsaswerehisfatherandgrandfatherfirstforAlfred King then his son Henry King. He would relish telling all that he had sealed aleakingleadpipe,re-leveledagutter,changedatapwasherorflashedachimneyjoint in almost every village house. Health and safety were unknown ... climbing a bendy50-rungwoodenladderwithnosupportwaseverydaywork!

AgedfiveandlivingatKeepersCorner,DennisattendedtheoriginalschoolinSchool Road during the autumn of 1934, all children walked to school then and evenamilemeantnothing–youjustlefthomeearlier!HismotherhadabicycleandatfirstshewouldpedaltotheSchoolwithhimwedgedintoasmallmetalseatfixedovertherearwheel.Theschooldaystartedwiththeringingofalargebrassbell. Mid-morning refreshments were a 1/3 pint bottle of milk, in hot summer it could be sour and in winter it was often frozen solid climbing out the bottle as itexpanded.Thenitnursewasaregularvisitorwithherfinetoothedcombanddisinfectant probe. His three teachers were spinsters and the Headmistress was known to use a cane. Learning to write with steel pen nibs dipped into liquid black ink were disasters waiting to happen with many a neat word buried under a black puddle...happydays! Continued overleaf

Memories of a pub outing to Effingham with friends. Dennis is second from right and Bill Haylor, second from left. In fact, neither liked beer and the glass Bill is holding belonged to the phtographer!

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aviation gRoup Our next meeting is at 7 pm on Tuesday 5 February in SmallfieldCentenaryHall,whenwewillhear‘ABriefHistory of Flying Clothing’ by Dr Graham Rood. This little known subject is something that is part of the essential survival kit for military pilots.

Visitors are most welcome, admission is £3 for the evening which includes refreshments, newsletter and two tickets for the

transportbooksraffle.Membershipfor2019is£15(£22forcouplesand£5forthose under 20). Ring 01342 842594 for further information.

Our next few meetings are:n5March–‘TheR101AirshipDisaster’,DrBrianLawton.zThisspelledthe

end of UK passenger airship aspirations in the 1930s. n2April–‘Part2of45YearsinAviation’byPeterGriffiths,whichincludes

histimeflyingbusinessjetsincountriesendingin-stan.John Thorpe

Continued from page 5His next school aged 11 was at Horley, it was now 1941 and wartime with enemy aircraft seen and heard. On one occasion the school bus was stopped due to an overheadaircraftdogfightandeveryonewasdirectedtoanearbyditchunderarowoftallfirtrees.Theairraidpassedandeveryonereturnedtothecoachchattering about how close they came to ............ ? He later joined the RAF.

Arrive the teenage years and Dennis married his girlfriend Edna Corley from Redhill, two sons were born and they toured the countryside with a caravan, he was now a self employed artisan who bought an untidy house, improved it and sold it. They changed houses several times and when his Edna suffered with Alzheimer’s they moved to Littlehampton. Following her loss he managed well but over time suffered from his past working with asbestos dust (plumbers originallyinsulatedtheirpipe-workbymixingthepowderflakeswithwaterinanopenbucket!)

Always aiming to give back to the village Dennis sought my assistance in compiling a series of stories about his early days entitled “The Way it Was”. Between us we wrote 44 monthly contributions for the Parish Magazine, ending with a collective page of rhyme, the last four lines are below which are so apt today.

‘Tistheendofourtales,nomore,shalluswrite,of tales from our school days, so pleasant, so bright.

We trust you’ve approved, of our yarns from the past.From‘TwoLittleBoys’,farewell,t’wasourlast!

Bill Haylor & Dennis Stenning (RIP) SMALLFIELD COMMUNITYSPEEDWATCH

In the year ended 1 December 2017 your Speedwatch team reported to Surrey Police:

2,204 offendersAmongst these were: 158 2nd Offenders and 14 3rd OffendersThe Team comprises around 10 regular Police trained members who are able to commit to perhaps a couple of hours monthly at various

approved locations.We ARE making a difference.

So much more could be achieved with more members.Should you wish to join the team please contact the Parish Clerk,

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Perhaps a little belatedly I wish you all the very best for a happy and prosperous NewYear.LittletoreportthismonthbutIamgladtosaythatthepreventionworksontheQEIIplayingfieldarenowmovingforwardwiththeinstallationofasubstantial‘BellTopped’fence,‘KissingGate’andpostandrailfence.Iwouldliketo say the area is now secure but that is possibly a step too far and other work may be needed.

Things are a little bit up in the air as to who will be the lead on village grass cutting from next April. It is likely that the management of the contract will remain with SurreyCountyCouncilbutweareexpectingtoseeasignificantlylessfrequentcutting schedule.

Our working parties have been active over the last couple of months. Our draft neighbourhood plan has been submitted to Tandridge District Council for initial comment and the Flood Action Group has been involved in the protection of the village from culverts blocked by contractual work on the M23 over the Christmas Period. The group is particularly interested in building upadatabaseoffloodaffectedareasandwouldbepleasedtobenotifiedofknowledgeofsurfaceorfoulwaterfloodingnomatterhowsmall,contactdetails can be found on the Parish website. They are also urging residents to contact Thames Water if they experience problems with foul water. Our understanding is that Thames Water has a direct correlation between the number of complaint/issues raised and how they prioritise remedial work or improvement to a system, therefore it is vitally important that we raise the profileof‘problemareas’inSmallfieldandBurstow.

CongratulationstotheresidentsofWilliamGardenswhoarrangeda‘litterpick’duringearlyJanuaryaroundthecentreofthevillageandfilledover20bagswithrubbish. It is hoped to extend both the area of activity and the group numbers andvolunteerswillbemostwelcometojoin‘SmallfieldLitterAngels’whowillbe meeting next at Centenary Hall at 09.30am on Sunday 3 February for coffee and a 10am departure to designated areas for litter picking. High Visibility vests and rubbish bags will be provided but it is recommended that you bring your own gloves. Further details can be obtained by contacting the Parish Clerk. The aim is to have a regular meeting/outing so we can work to keep our village litter free. Tandridge District Council does have a regular street cleaning programme andhasalwayshadaspeedyresponsewhencontactedaboutlitter/flytippingbut,asalways,islimitedbybudgetsandstaffingtohowregularlytheycancarryoutoperations.Wehope,thatwitharegular‘LitterAngels’orSmallfieldWombles, to improve the appearance of our local area.

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Continued from page 9I have been asked to let you all know that the Art Class has vacancies. The Class meets in The Outwood Suite of the Centenary Hall on Mondays from 10:00–12:00andbenefitsfromprofessionalinstruction.Therestillremainvacant plots at all three allotment sites and now is the perfect time to turn your hand to allotmenteering if you’ve ever had a yen to grow your own vegetables. Now is the perfect time to start digging and preparing the ground just in time for Spring planting. All three of our sites at Plough road, Keepers Corner and Burstow Gardens have a wonderful community spirit and are very welcoming to all newcomers.

Ian WatesChair, Burstow Parish Council

Meeting Dates for FebruaryPlanning Tuesday 12 February 7.00pmFinance & GP 7.15/7.30pmPlanning Tuesday 26 February 7.00 pmProperties & Projects 7.15/7.30pm

buRstoW anD smallFielDneigHbouRHooD plan

We seem to be making good progress on our draft document, and all the members of our group are making important and helpful contributions. Additional members who may wish to contribute to the Plan are always welcome to offer their services.

Each of our main subject summaries so far has been consolidated into one document, for which the structure has been provisionally agreed. Green spaces and Employment are our current challenges. The many topics and the policies whichareemergingwillbecontinuallyupdateduntilwehaveafirstfulldraftreport that is suitable for running past Tandridge Council for their editing comments.IamhopefulthatwewillreachthatstageveryearlyintheNewYear.

Peter BondChairman

WeDnesDaY clubAttendancewasrathersparseatourJanuarymeetingandAGM.However,thesale was a success and all the items donated were sold.

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 6 February at 2pm at the Lloyd Hall in Outwood. There will be a talk on Tolworth Manor by Gordon Gillett as well as a stall for paper and glass gifts. Visitors are always welcome. Ivy Hollingshead

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There was a special WOW (Welcome on Wednesdays) festive coffee morning just before Christmas. Those attending enjoyed a selection of seasonal fare and sang some carols, as well as taking part in one of the regular activities – chair yoga (pictured). The coffee mornings are run bythePracticeHealthChampionsonbehalfofSmallfieldSurgeryatSmallfieldChurchHall,oppositetheCoop,onWednesdaymornings,10.30am-12.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along – tea or coffee andbiscuitsarejust£1.Conversationandcompanyarefree!

It seems a long time since we last met in December for our Christmas lunch, an occasion we all enjoyed but which is now a distant memory.

We next meet on Tuesday 19 February when the Rector will chair our AGM. As alwayswemeetat6TheCravens,Smallfield.Themeetingstartsat2pmandeverone is very welcome to come along to this or any other meeting. OnFriday1MarchwewillgatherintheChurchHallinSmallfieldforashortservice to celebrate the Women’s World day of Prayer. This will follow the Cameo club meeting and will start at 4pm.

If you wish to know more about Mothers’ Union please contact me on 01342 712478.Mollie Case-Green

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Crawley Open HouseandthosewhouseitbenefitedfromgenerousdonationsfromtheSmallfieldCommunityatChristmas.Messy Church collected food and clothing which was brought along to their November meeting (top left). Liz Faulkener took it all to Open House and reported: “They were extremely grateful and asked me to pass on their thanks for your generosity. They do such good work. It is a place of genuine hope and security amidst a great deal of hopelessness and despair, so I know your donations will be put to good use.” Meanwhile, Smallfield Surgery and the surgery’s Practice Health Champions invited those visiting the Surgery to donate itemsandahamperwassoonfilled.(Above some of the practice staff and Practice Health Champions with the hamper and top right, Practice Champion Graham handed over these items to Open House staff). Crawley Open House works with those who are suffering from the effects of homelessness, unemployment, loneliness, discrimination, or other forms of social exclusion in our local area.

CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other)

There had been heavy rain but after we met at The Castle in Outwood for a splendid lunch (above), the sun came out. After a welcome drink, we were served with very tasty plates of food and shared cracker jokes with the Rector. Our thanks to those who madethearrangementswithJonandtoalltheCastlestaffforallthefestivefare.On4JanuaryweenjoyedanothervisitfromRogerHindwhoentertainedus

with music, songs to sing and told us about many things (below). These included differences between tunes, melodies and harmonies, strings, keys, octaves and gadgets, and the differences made when the music is written for one person, a choir or an orchestra, and played arrangements composed by Mozart and Irving Berlin as examples of this. Some volunteers had a go at playing on the chimes.OnFriday1FebruarywemeetagaininSmallfieldChurchHallat2pmwhenweare

asked to bring along something special to tell other about. If you have any queries do getintouchwithJoCoulson-Davison01342643498orjustcomealongontheday.

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The 1st Burstow Cubs and Beaver went on a steam railway journey to meet Father Christmas on the Spa Valley Railway on the Borders of Kent and Sussex. They met at Eridge Station where the train meets up with the main line to London and the coast to await the steam train to Royal Tunbridge Wells. During the journey they received presents from Father Christmas and on arrival at Royal Tunbridge Wells they were met by Railway Staff – the adults received hot mince pies and young people sweets and they went to have pictures taken in Santa’s Sleigh. Then it was on the train back to Eridge and a walk to the camp siteat Adams Well for the night and more fun and games – not forgetting the Christmas spread of food and Christmas crackers. Our thanks to Group Scout Leader Rowenna and Leaders for organising and enjoying a wonderful weekend.

News from 1st Burstow Scout Group

TheScoutshadtheirChristmasSleepoveron5-6JanuaryatFaurefoldcampnearDorking.TheywalkedintoDorkingfromthecampsitetogoontheinflatablesinthe swimming pool which was a lot fun, then went shopping in the High Street. The Scouts walked back to camp where they enjoyed playing games and celebrating the Christmas festival. Organised by Rowenna GSL and supported by her leaders, everyone had a good time. John Freebody, President, Burstow Scouts

It’s a very proud moment for 1st Burstow Scout Troop to have a member selected fortheWorldJamboreethisyear.EviewillspendtwodaysinNewYork,thengoontotheWorldJamboreeCampSiteinWestVirginiafortendays,campingwithover 40,000 Scouts around the world, followed by two days in Washington and fivedaysinCanadaasguestoftheCanadianScouts.In2020wehavetwoScoutsandoneleaderselectedfortheEuropeanJamboree

to be held in Poland, joining Scouts across Europe. Not only are they representing the Scout Troop, but also the East Surrey Scout District, the Surrey Contingent and thecountry.Itallmeansthatplentyoffundraisingisnecessary!Forthcoming Eventn Family Quiz at the 1st Burstow Scout Hut, Redehall Road

– a quiz with activity and question roundsn Sunday 10 February, 3-5.30pmn Tickets £5 per adult, £2.50 per child, include light refreshmentsn Teams of up to eight people. If you don’t have a team, you are most welcome to

come along and we will place you in a team on the nightn To book or for more details, email [email protected] or call

01342 718862.All proceeds will go to support scouting at the 1st Burstow Group

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ThankstoeveryonewhosupportedtheCluboverChristmasandNewYear!

We had fantastic support for our Senior Citizens’ Christmas Meal on Sunday 6 Januaryresultinginasellout!Specialthanksto:PaulAppsofAppsGrabHirewho once again sponsored this event which meant that everyone had their money returned; to Tony Harris for donating all the meat, to Fran Chamberlain of Gordon’s Greengrocers for donating the potatoes; to Mark Citera, singer and entertainer and DelChampionforsponsoringtheentertainment;andnotforgettingJeanetteandthe1st Burstow Brownies who sang carols and helped with the clearing up which was muchappreciatedbytheCommittee!

Members,don’tforgetSubsarenowdue!Newmemberswelcome

Finally, we would like to thank all Members and their guests for their continued supportoverthelastyearandwishyouallaprosperousNewYear.The Committee

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OnbehalfoftheSeniorMembersoftheSmallfieldClubandReadingRoomI’dlike to express thanks for the kind generosity and support we receive from Roy, Ann and the Committee and Helpers for providing a Christmas Dinner and EntertainmentfortheafternoonandearlyeveningattheSmallfieldClub.Wewould also like to thank all the people who provided and sponsored this special occasion, as mentioned above. Once again we Senior Members cannot thank you all enough for the wonderful fun time we had.

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it’s fun and family friendly – bowls is great fun and is something the whole family can enjoy togetherit’s easy to learn – it literally takes mintes to learn the fundamentals of bowling but beware, it can take a lifetime to master!it’s social – Bowls Clubs are a great way to meet new people or to enjoy time with loved ones and friendsanyone can play – bowls is truly a sport for all. Literally anyone can play regardless of age, gender and physical ability.it’s varied – there are many ways to enjoy playing bowls. You can play alone, or with a team, for a long time, a short time, socially, against mates or with the whole familyit’s local – you don’t have to go too far to find us. We are at the end of Grange Meadow (opposite the Bletchingley Arms) RH1 4PE

Why not give it a try? all you need is a pair of flat soled shoes. We will provide everything else.

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buRstoW anD smallFielD Women’s instituteWiththeChristmasandNewYearfestivitiesover,membersofBurstowandSmallfieldWIgatheredonTuesday8Januaryforthefirstmeetingof2019.

The speaker for the day was Imogen Middleton ,aprojectofficerattheSurreyHistoryCentre,who has been researching Surrey in the Great War.AlthoughthegunfireceasedinNovember1918theTreatyofVersailleswasnotsigneduntil28June1919sohertalkstillfellwithintherangeofthecentenary.

During The Great War , in common with many other counties, Surrey saw many changes. Large numbers of young men left the county to join up but at the same time many young men from other countries of the commonwealth found themselves billeted in Surrey, soldiers from Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India came to train and help out – the Canadian lumberjacks were needed to fell treesasaswellastofight.Surreyalsotookinsome2,000Belgianrefugeesaftertheir country was invaded. Men of German descent living in the county were rounded up and interned in a POW camp in Frimley where they were put to work on farms and clearing the River Mole – guarded by British soldiers.

Things changed radically for the women in the county and they took on the jobs that the men would have done before they enlisted. Hospitals were set up in many of the large country houses to treat the injured returning from the front – PolesdonLaceywasforofficersonlybutallrankswereacceptedatClandonParkand Hatchlands. Many women trained as nurses and as munitions workers – the Broadwood Piano Factory was taken over to produce munitions.

Some men were exempt from conscription – those already on war work, bakers, farmers – one Surrey farmer was so desparing after all his four sons were sent to the front that he killed himself. Ironically all four sons returned at the end of the war.

Farming was taken over by the women and also strange animals were used as substitutes for the horses that had been sent to the front. Locally the elephants fromSangersCircuswereusedtoploughthefieldsatBurstowLodge–Imogenshowed us a press photo of the time .

Imogen told us about a woman called Flora Sandes who lived in Thornton Heath fromtheageofseven,havingbeenborninYorkshire.Sheinitiallyenrolledasanurse but she really wanted to serve in the army. Of course the British Army of the time did not allow women in their ranks so she joined the Serbian Army

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tanDRiDge beFRienDing scHemeTandridge Befriending Scheme is a local service run by Tandridge Voluntary Action which aims to provide friendship and companionship to those who are feeling lonely or isolated.

People can begin to feel lonely as a result of many factors – and not everyone has family or friends to fall back on or talk to. Those who are housebound due to illness or disability may not be able to take part in social activities or keep in contactwithothersinthesameway.Confidenceandself-esteemcanbehugelyaffected by life changes such as bereavement or loss.

The Tandridge Befriending Scheme has been running locally since 2001. It relies on committed volunteer befrienders to make the scheme possible; they are the reason so many wonderful and positive friendships are made.

Youcanrequestabefrienderyourself(see below for contact details) and referrals can also be made from a number of sources, including health and social services, local voluntary sector organisations, friends and family.

Everyone values having a good friendn Do you get lonely sometimes?n Would you enjoy having a friend who can visit each week?n Would you like the chance to go outto a cafe or for a walk?n Could having a chat or sharing a hobby or interest make a difference to

your day?

Befrienders usually visit for about an hour a week at a time that works for you both and they will agree with you how you would like to spend that time. Some people choose to go out but others may need or prefer to stay at home.

If you like the sound of this sort of support, you can contact the befriending scheme by getting in touch with the Tandridge Befriending Scheme Co-ordinator, Lucy DarlowRing: 07796 307286Email: [email protected]

Lucycanvisityoutoexplainmoreabouttheschemeandtofindoutabout your interests

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Continued from page 23– she was a brilliant horsewoman and tactician – and she was honoured by the Serbian Army and married another soldier who was many years her junior. She eventually returned to the UK and died in her 80s in Suffolk.

AnotherlocalstorywasaboutLingfieldwhichsufferedbadlyin1918intheinfluenzaepidemic.TheLingfieldMixedSchoolLogBooknotedthatitsrollcallof 246 pupils had reduced to 170 after October 1918.

Imogen had many more fascinating facts and anecdotes – it was a thoroughly enjoyable talk and she really needed her tea and cake after speaking for nearly an hour.

Thenextmeetingwillbeheldat2pmon12February2019atSmallfieldChurchHall, Redehall Road – do come along .

Alison Brown

Is Befriending something you could do?Befrienders are volunteers who want to contribute to the wellbeing of their community and be a friend to someone who would really value some company.

n Do you enjoy helping others?nWouldyouliketo‘makeadifference’tosomeone’slife?n Do you like a chat and listening to others?n Do you enjoy company and meeting new people?n Do you have an hour a week to spare?

Ifyouwouldliketofindoutmoreabouthowyoucouldhelpothersinthisway, contact Lucy DarlowEmail: [email protected]: 07796 307286

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Tandridge District Council 01883 722000Tandridge District Councillors Kevin Bourne (07963 833154; email: [email protected]) Harry Fitzgerald (01342 832475; email: [email protected]) Guy Wates (01342 841776; email: [email protected])Surrey County Councillor Lesley Steeds (07973 872 614; email: [email protected])

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